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Welcome to our blog, your source for research-based gardening information. The UC Master Gardener Program extends the University of California's rich agricultural knowledge to home gardeners across the state, promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. We share seasonal tips, plant recommendations, pest management strategies, and stories of the amazing work UC Master Gardener Volunteers do in the community. Explore our articles to enhance your gardening skills, and you can always return to our main website for comprehensive resources, upcoming events, and ways to connect with UC Master Gardeners in your county.

Three volunteers featured as Gardeners with Heart

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Gardeners with Heart: UC Master Gardeners Put Professional Skills to Work as Volunteers

April 22nd, 2020

It's no secret that UC Master Gardener volunteers wear many hats.

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Gail Mason (left) wearing a white long sleeved shirt and straw colored hate addresses a group of UC Master Gardener volunteers at the Falkirk Cultural Center. Jessica Wasserman (right) wearing a blue shirt and visor places a plant identificaiton book in front of a succulent table at the Falkirk Cultural Center.

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Gardeners with Heart: Demonstrating Teamwork and Leadership at Falkirk Cultural Center

April 20th, 2020

Everybody should be involved in community service, says Gail Mason, UC Master Gardener volunteer in Marin County. Gail shares her commitment to community impact and passion for helping people with friend and fellow UC Master Gardener volunteer, Jessica Wasserman.

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Community garden showcasing the greenery, a woman watering, planter boxes and an old red bath tub with plants.

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Safety Requirements for Essential Garden Maintenance During COVID-19

April 3rd, 2020

By Melissa G Womack

Gardens are not just about plants - they are also about people. Gardens create a learning space, help reduce stress and anxiety, and offer a place to connect back with nature.

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Tablet on table visiting a website for online learning, surrounded by garden tools and flowers.

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Broaden your gardening knowledge using online continuing education

March 25th, 2020

By Lauren L Snowden

UC Master Gardener volunteers are not only educators but are life-long learners who regularly engage in growing their skills and gardening knowledge.

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Screen shot of UCLA Implicit Bias Video Series Preface (Biases and Heuristics)

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UC Implicit Bias Trainings – Now Available for Volunteers!

March 17th, 2020

By Marisa A Coyne

The UC Master Gardener Program is proud to announce that two new UC implicit bias training courses are now available online to UC Master Gardener Program volunteers! What's implicit bias?

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